For the second succe sive season running, the Daggers had a heavy defeat inflicted upon them in the quarter finals of the JPT. The away side could have no complaint with the final score which did not flatter Shrewsbury in the slightest.With the Fa Cup tie against Hereford on Saturday, John Still decided to rest Peter Gain, Mark Arber, Ben Strevens, Matt Ritchie and Danny Foster. The significance of that decision will be revealled through the result on Saturday. First impre sions clearly show that the absence of these players left an understrength Daggers greatly exposed to a fluent and freescoring Shrewsbury Town.The Daggers team was odd on the eye as Shane Huke deputised for Danny Foster, Richard Graham came in for Matt Ritchie and Paul Benson partnered Jon Nurse up front in what is one Kevin Fiala Jersey of the first times I can remember these two playing together. In fact it was evident that Benson and Nurse were not a natural partnership. Many times they both ran to the same area getting in eachothers way. Whilst Nurse produced a lot of hard work, Benson seemed strangely subdued, hardly winning a header and not anticipating any balls or flick ons into him.Elsewhere, Shake Huke had a torrid time at right back which seemed to unsettle a defence lacking the leadership of Mark Arber. Richard Graham worked hard but didnt have that cutting edge a winger needs and never really got beyond his man down the left side. The midfield combination of Glen Southam and Solomon Taiwo looked to have promise going forward but lacked the stability of Peter Gain. Too many times the central duo were both caught on the wrong side of the ball leaving 3-4 Shrewsbury players running at a nervy and sometimes static defence. Neverthele s, it was Southam who looked the Daggers greatest threat in the first half producing 3-4 quality balls finding Richard Graham and Sam Saunders.Overall, it is clear that the Daggers will give Shrewsbury a tougher examination in the league game in a few weeks. To get any joy in the reverse fixture the away side have got to eliminate the threat of the Shrewsbury wingers. Too many times the Daggers midfield allowed Scott Griffiths and the shaky Shane Huke to be confronted one on one with pacey wingers. In fact apart from Magnuss mistake for the first goal, all the other goals came from Shrewsbury cro ses (and poor defending in the middle).Daggers RatingsRoberts 5 No chance with any of the goals. His kicking was ok and was right to let rip at his defenders.Huke 3 Not his fault but he clearly wasnt ready to play right back against one of the divisions most free flowing teams. Horribly exposed and his positioning was very poor.Magnus 4 Awful mistake for the first goal. Looked shaky all night and for some reason doesnt like to attack the ball when we have a corner despite being the biggest guy on the pitch.Uddin 5 Didnt lead the Scott Hartnell Kids Jersey defence like a captain should. Didnt make any outstanding mistakes but never looked comfortable defending Shrewsbury cro ses.Griffiths 7 Daggers player of the night. Dealt with his winger very well considering how quick and skilful he was. Made a few goal saving tackles but had no chance to get forward due to the Shrewsbury threat.Saunders 4 Poor night for the form man. Dived a couple of times, looked lightweight and didnt get forward enough.Southam 6 One of the better performers. Looked good going forward but lacked the physical element needed in the midfield.Taiwo 5 Still doesnt quite looked right for me. Not dominating like he was earlier on in the season. Wasnt helped by a poor team performance in general.Graham 5 Tried hard but nothing really come off for him. Glad Saunders come off instead of him as he was the better player on the night.Benson 4 Very disappointing. Didnt seem like he wanted to be there and didnt read anything Nurse did. First time I think he has played with Nurse up front and I dont think it will happen again.Nurse 6 Worked very hard and was unlucky to be taken off. Maybe would have had more luck up front with Strevens.SubsNokkers 5 Looked lively but didnt have any chances.Ritchie Not enough time to influence proceedings.Tejan-Sie Not enough time to influence proceedings.
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